This study investigates gender representation in the My Next Words English textbook series, a nationally endorsed resource for Indonesian elementary schools. Using Critical Content Analysis (CCA), 882 human illustrations containing 2,150 characters were analyzed through Harper's Framework of Gender Stereotypes in Children's Literature. The findings reveal that male characters outnumber female characters (54.3% vs. 45.7%) and are more frequently portrayed in diverse occupations, leadership positions, sports, and public activities. Traditional gender stereotypes accounted for 50.6% of all illustrations, whereas gender-sensitive (27.2%), gender-restrictive (19.3%), and gender-neutral (2.9%) representations were considerably less frequent. The study also identifies an invisible gender barrier, characterized by the implicit visual segregation of boys and girls within shared educational settings. By integrating Harper's Framework with Hidden Curriculum, Social Role Theory, and Critical Pedagogy, this study extends current scholarship on gender representation. It offers a new conceptual perspective for advancing inclusive textbook development and equitable English language education.
This study has two primary objectives. First, to analyze how the representations of tomboy and feminine characters are constructed in Komik Next G. Second, to examine whether this representation reproduces conventional gender stereotypes or offers alternative meanings of femininity. The method employed is qualitative d...
T. Prasetyo, Novi Siti Kussuji Indrastuti· Jurnal Onoma Pendidikan Baha...· 0 citations
Picture books serve as a foundational medium in early childhood education, utilizing interrelated visual and verbal elements to foster linguistic, cognitive, and social development. Despite their pedagogical utility, certain literary works inadvertently perpetuate traditional gender roles, constraining children's conce...
Christy Tisnawijaya, Geni Kurniati· Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Baha...· 0 citations
Textbooks in elementary education function not only as learning resources but also as media that shape students’ understanding of gender roles through the representation of characters, activities, and social interactions. However, studies on gender representation in narsrative texts of Indonesian language textbooks und...
Elsa Rahmalia Putri, Nadia Tiara Antik Sari, Neneng Sri Wulan· Al Qodiri : Jurnal Pendidika...· 0 citations
This review examines how explicit and implicit gender stereotypes contribute to structural inequality for women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Drawing on psychological research across educational and workplace settings, the article focuses on the gender-STEM stereotype that men are natural...
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Abstract The current study investigates whether inclusive writing (IW), specifically full doublets (FD), that explicitly mention both masculine and feminine forms (e.g., les étudiants[masc.] et les étudiantes[fem.] | male students and female students), can reduce male-default bias in adolescents’ mental representations...
Gender awareness is a crucial foundation for fostering inclusive and equitable attitudes from an early age. In Indonesia, early childhood education (PAUD) is a critical phase of instilling basic values, including an understanding of gender-based social roles. However, various studies show that children's storybooks—as...
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